Mortgage Rates Move Modestly Lower

It was an uneventful day for the bond market and, thus, mortgage rates. Unlike the average trading day of late, there were no conspicuous war-related headlines making for shocks to oil prices. Since the start of the war, interest rates have had a strong correlation with oil prices due to inflation i

Property tax amendment heads to voters

Lawmakers approve a constitutional amendment that seeks to reshape Florida's property tax system. It must be approved by Florida voters during the November general election.

Florida consumer sentiment falls again

Households are showing more caution as inflation, energy costs and borrowing costs pressure budgets, a shift that can slow buyer decisions and put more focus on affordability.

Sellers face higher costs, delays on pre-listing renovations

Industry professionals said highly personalized upgrades and DIY projects often fail to deliver the resale boost sellers expect and may delay a home from reaching the market.